5-7 years of experience in IT business analysis, specifically with SAP ECC FICO modules
Strong understanding of financial processes including AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and Payroll
Proven experience leading offshore teams and managing project delivery
Ability to translate complex business requirements into functional specifications
Familiarity with third-party financial application integrations and middleware solutions
Responsibilities
Act as the main liaison between IT and finance departments
Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and technical requests
Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and manage project roadmaps
Lead design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP ECC FICO modules
Supervise testing lifecycles and coordinate cutover activities
Mentor and direct offshore IT finance analysts and developers
Architect and maintain interfaces between SAP ECC and third-party financial tools
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a diverse offshore team
Engagement with cutting-edge financial technologies
Chance to influence strategic IT and finance initiatives
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation
Full Job Description
The Senior IT Business Analyst - SAP ECC FICO serves as the primary strategic liaison between the Global Finance/Accounting organization and the IT team. In this role, you will lead the architecture, functional design, build, and continuous enhancement of core SAP ECC financial modules-including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Treasury, Tax, and Payroll accounting.
Additionally, you will oversee an offshore team of IT finance business analysts, driving project delivery, production support, and complex third-party system integrations across modern financial platforms.
Business Partnership & IT Strategy
Serve as the dedicated point of contact (POC) between the IT department and Corporate Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury stakeholders.
Translate complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications, solution architectures, and technical change requests.
Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, prioritize sprint backlogs, and manage end-to-end project roadmaps for financial systems.
SAP ECC Build, Enhancement & Support
Lead and coordinate design, configuration, testing, and deployment across SAP ECC FICO sub-modules:
Treasury & Cash Management: Bank communications, cash flow forecasting, and in-house banking.
Tax: Local and international tax configuration, reporting, and statutory filings.
Payroll Integration: Financial postings, wage-type mapping, and accruals between HR/Payroll systems and the general ledger.
Supervise testing lifecycles (Unit, System Integration, UAT, Regression) and coordinate cutover and hypercare activities.
Offshore Team Leadership & Governance
Direct, mentor, and coordinate day-to-day work for a team of offshore IT finance business analysts and developers.
Review functional designs, enforce configuration standards, and ensure deliverables meet SLA and quality benchmarks.
Manage resource capacity, sprint velocity, and technical documentation standards.
Third-Party Financial Application Integrations
Architect, configure, and maintain robust middleware and API/IDoc-based interfaces connecting SAP ECC to specialized financial tools, including:
E-Invoicing & Statutory Compliance: EDICOM, Golden Tax (China)
Receivables & Credit Management: HighRadius
Indirect Tax Automation: Taxware
Payment Gateways & Tokenization: Paymetric
Financial Close & Balance Sheet Reconciliation: BlackLine
Banking & Messaging Protocols: SWIFT / Host-to-Host (H2H) banking
Procure-to-Pay Automation: BASWARE
Travel & Expense Management: SAP Concur
About Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of identification and safety solutions. The company's products include labels, signs, safety devices, and software used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, electronics, and healthcare. Brady Corporation was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
